Pastry Sous Chef

Cherryred; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a talented Pastry Sous Chef to enhance its culinary team. The ideal candidate will assist the Head Pastry Chef in creating innovative dessert menus and supervising the pastry kitchen. This role involves ensuring high standards of quality and presentation, training junior team members, and maintaining food safety practices. If you have a passion for pastry and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Sous Chef or similar role.
• Strong understanding of pastry techniques and presentation.
• Ability to develop innovative dessert menus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Pastry Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Assist in menu creation and execution.
• Supervise junior pastry chefs and kitchen assistants.

Job description

Job Title: Pastry Sous Chef

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to 40,000

Join the Team at a Stunning Luxury Hotel in Sutton Coldfield

We are seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join the culinary team at our prestigious hotel in Sutton Coldfield. Known for our exceptional standards, elegant surroundings, and impeccable service, we take pride in delivering outstanding dining experiences and dessert is no exception.

As Pastry Sous Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the Head Pastry Chef in leading the pastry section, developing menus, training junior team members, and ensuring that every sweet creation exceeds expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Pastry Chef in the day-to-day running of the pastry kitchen
• Assist in the creation, development, and execution of innovative dessert menus
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest quality and presentation standards
• Supervise and mentor junior pastry chefs and kitchen assistants
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene standards across the section
• Manage stock levels, ordering, and wastage control for pastry ingredients